Entry Level Tax and/or Audit Staff Accountant
Entry Level Tax and/or Audit Staff Accountant
As an entry level Tax and/or Audit Staff Accountant, you will support tax compliance and/or client assurance and audit service engagements. This role is ideal for candidates beginning their public accounting career who are eager to develop technical knowledge all while earning hours towards the Technical Reviewed Hours portion of the CPA requirement.
The Perfect Fit for the Right Accounting Candidate!
The Sprowls & Company team is proud of its mix of accounting professionals who like people and enjoying working with our clients and our teammates. We hire accountants who want to join a team that is:
Proactive & Creative
- Innovative solutions
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Collaborative relationships
Committed to Improvement
- Accepting challenges
- Dedicated to ongoing learning and development
- Getting better every day
- Strive for excellence
Humble & Approachable
Providers of World Class Service
Work-Life Balance
- Prioritize personal well-being
- Setting boundaries
- Professional and personal balance/harmony
- Flexible work schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, business, and trust tax returns under supervision.
- Assemble workpapers and supporting documentation for tax filings.
- Enter and verify client financial data in tax preparation software.
- Reconcile book-to-tax differences and trial balances.
- Assist with quarterly estimated tax calculations and extensions.
- Prepare K-1s and shareholder/member reporting schedules.
- Request, organize, and manage client tax documents through the client portal.
- Draft client follow-up questions for missing information.
- Prepare depreciation schedules and fixed asset rollforwards.
- Perform basic tax research and summarize findings for review.
- Follow firm workflow systems and engagement checklists.
- Maintain organized electronic workpaper files.
- Track time and billing codes accurately.
- Participate in firm training and professional development.
Competitive Pay Structure with Signing Bonuses
Our entry level Staff Accountants make an average of $65,000 per year for an average 40 hour work week with a two month 50 hour work week requirement during tax season. Benefits, insurance and retirement contributions are part of our standard compensation program. Actual compensation may range depending upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
What You Must Have
Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA in accounting coursework.
Anticipated graduation date in May 2026.
US citizenship. Sprowls & Co does not participate in or sponsor H-1B employment visas.
English language competency.
Sprowls & Co is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Sprowls & Co without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; veteran; marital status; or, any other status protected by Arizona or Federal law.